Athletic Department

James Coffey is the Director of Athletics for Falmouth Public Schools, bringing more than 20 years of experience in secondary school athletic administration, coaching, and educational leadership.

A Massachusetts native, Coffey began his career in athletic administration at an unusually young age, becoming an Athletic Director at just 23 years old. He previously served as Athletic Director in both Winthrop Public Schools and Beverly Public Schools in Massachusetts, where he earned statewide recognition for program excellence. His honors include Massachusetts District Athletic Director of the Year, Northeastern Conference Athletic Director of the Year, and the Boston Globe’s Larry Ames Award, recognizing the athletic department with the best overall winning percentage in the state.

Coffey is a graduate of Endicott College, where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sport Management. A former three-sport high school athlete, he went on to compete as an NCAA Division III collegiate baseball player.

Since joining Falmouth in 2016, Coffey has led significant growth and success across the district’s athletic programs. Under his leadership, Falmouth teams have captured 36 team state championships and earned six Maine Principals’ Association team sportsmanship awards, reflecting both sustained competitive excellence and a strong commitment to character and sportsmanship. He has also expanded athletic opportunities at all levels, adding middle school tennis, volleyball, and football, along with JV golf, wrestling, unified basketball, and boys volleyball at the high school level, increasing access and participation for students.

In the 2017–2018 school year, Coffey guided Falmouth’s move into the Southwestern Maine Activities Association (SMAA), widely regarded as the most competitive athletic conference in the state, positioning Falmouth programs for long-term competitive success. He also chaired the committee responsible for selecting the school’s new nickname and athletic branding, helping modernize and unify Falmouth’s identity.

Beyond program expansion, Coffey has overseen major facility improvements, long-term strategic planning, and the recruitment and development of the best coaching staff in Maine. He remains actively involved in coaching and youth athletics, reinforcing alignment from youth programs through varsity competition.

Coffey and his wife, Elizabeth, have been married for 17 years and live in Falmouth with their two children, both of whom attend Falmouth schools. Deeply invested in the community, he takes pride in serving not only as an athletic director, but also as a parent, coach, and advocate for student-athletes.

Ann grew up in Fairfield, Maine, and graduated from Lawrence High School. She will always bleed blue and gray—except when they play Falmouth! Ann went on to take classes at Thomas College in Waterville before entering the workforce.

She spent many years with Portland Radio Group in South Portland, working with the sales teams at WPOR, WMGX, and the Oldies station. Her role focused on scheduling commercials—the ones they hoped listeners tuned in for instead of changing the station. She also enjoyed the fun side of the job, heading out on remotes with the DJs and handing out prizes like CDs and T-shirts.

Ann later worked at WGME for a couple of years, again scheduling commercials, before moving to Hampden, Maine, to work for Blueberry Broadcasting in Bangor. There, she scheduled commercials for a country station, a pop station, and a sports station, including Red Sox, Patriots, and UMaine broadcasts. One of the great perks of working in radio was attending concerts and UMaine sporting events—Ann was going to Waterfront Concerts long before all the improvements seen today.

Eventually, she decided on a career change and joined Bangor High School as the finance secretary, a role very similar to what she does now. After several years there, Ann moved south and has been with Falmouth since 2018. She wears many hats in this position, but her favorite part of the job is working with the athletic department.

Rob Sullivan has served as the Athletic Trainer at Falmouth High School since 2003 and added the role of Assistant Athletic Director in 2016. A graduate of Granby High School in Massachusetts, Rob was a three sport student athlete, competing in soccer, basketball, and baseball. He was an accomplished soccer goalkeeper and earned All Western Massachusetts honors.

Rob earned his undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine from Westfield State University (1994–1998) and went on to complete a Master’s in Education with a specialization in Biomechanics from Bowling Green State University (1998–2000). His education laid the foundation for a career dedicated to athletic training, injury prevention, and athlete development.

At Falmouth High School, Rob serves as the Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director, roles in which he combines leadership with hands-on support for student athletes. He works closely with coaches, staff, and students to create safe, high performing athletic programs while fostering a culture of health, resilience, and teamwork. His approach balances scientific expertise with practical experience, ensuring athletes can excel both on and off the field.

Maureen Sylvia is in her 28th year teaching physical education at Falmouth Middle School and is currently in her fifth year as the school’s Athletic Director, a role she assumed in 2021. She has been a long-time teacher and coach in the Falmouth School Department, bringing decades of experience working with middle school students and student-athletes.

A graduate of Westbrook High School, Maureen attended Thomas College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. She was a four-year collegiate athlete in both soccer and basketball, earning All-Conference and All-Maine honors in soccer and serving as a team captain for both programs during her junior and senior years.

Maureen began teaching in Falmouth in 1998. During her career, she earned a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Athletic Administration. She has also coached middle school girls soccer and varsity basketball in Falmouth, further strengthening her leadership and connection to the district’s athletic programs.